The (Not-So-Grand) Reboot
A New Approach to Entrepreneurship...
Introduction:
Welcome to my first ever newsletter, hopefully the first of many. I wish I could say I’m writing this from the penthouse suite of a luxury hotel, sipping on an overpriced cocktail while watching my passive income roll in. But no. I’m penning this from my own personal financial rock bottom.
Yep, 2025 did not exactly kick off the way I had envisioned.
You can call me FB. By trade, I’m an IT consultant. By ambition, I’ve tried my hand at real estate investing, financial trading, and about a dozen other ventures that have, let’s just say, not quite panned out. Years ago, I co-founded a startup that made a meager forced exit. It was a humbling experience—one that taught me a lot but left me ill-prepared for the American 9-to-5 grind that eventually dulled my entrepreneurial instincts.
The longer I’ve spent at a corporate desk, the more I’ve watched my drive to build something of my own slip away. Over the past five years, I’ve tried to break free. Stocks? Crypto? Let’s just say my losses have had their own losses. The worst part? I’ve realized that much of my failure has stemmed from one fundamental issue—I’ve spent too much time pretending to be someone I’m not.
I used to think I wanted immense wealth, the shiny toys, the Instagram-worthy wins. But what I actually crave is freedom. The freedom to make my own choices, to chart my own path, to be the captain of my own ship. And in chasing the approval of others, in making decisions based on comparison rather than conviction, I’ve landed myself in a financial pit that I now need to climb out of—six figures deep.
The truth? I’ve been a serial dabbler. Jumping from idea to idea, half-assing my way through ventures without sticking around long enough to see what could actually work. Except for two things—my startup (which, granted, didn’t end well) and my current IT job. But it’s time for that to change.
So here’s the plan:
I’m going to rapidly test and iterate my way out of this mess. I’ve been diving deep into AI and the insane opportunities it presents, and my mind is blown. Over the next few weeks, I’m committing to learning everything I can. Then, I’ll take that knowledge and apply it in an industry I’m interested in,, mostly likely Real estate at first since that is my first love.
The next edition of this newsletter will break down my approach, go-to-market strategy, and how I plan to execute. My goal is to publish weekly, though given my track record with consistency, I’d advise you to set mild expectations. But hey, getting this first post out is a win, right?
Until next time—stay consistent.
F.B